Best mattresses for back and side sleepers Consumer Reports has updated our mattress Ratings, and the best we’ve tested provide plenty of support, resist bounciness, allow easy movement, and should last for many… Read more

Samsung Galaxy S 6 and S 6 Edge: What you need to know Today at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, Samsung unveiled the latest version of its flagship smart phone, the Galaxy S 6. We got a sneek peek at… Read more

Safest new cars for teens Choosing a car for a teen driver means making tough financial decisions at a time when college bills and lodging expenses loom on the horizon. The temptation, and often necessity, is to buy a… Read more

Detergent pods should be safer Liquid detergent pods have grown in popularity since their introduction in 2012. But these packets have also become a health hazard for children, who might mistake the brightly colored,… Read more

When going solar, should you lease or buy? As the cost of solar technology drops, more and more homeowners are considering buying or leasing rooftop solar panels. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy projects that… Read more

Samsung, LG, and Vizio smart TVs are recording—and sharing data about—everything you watch A few weeks ago, controversy erupted over smart TVs after a series of reports, including one from Consumer Reports,… Read more

When is it time to change winter tires? Winter tires have a soft, pliable compound engineered to provide maximum grip on snowy and icy surfaces at freezing temperatures, but these specialized tires wear quickly and… Read more

10 cars worth waiting for The Miata’s redesign will carry a wider, lower stance, and liberal use of aluminum body panels makes it about 150 pounds lighter. A 2.0-liter, 155-hp engine is under the hood. The… Read more

FCC to make net neutrality the law A long-anticipated vote on net neutrality is finally here. Today, the Federal Communications Commission is expected to take on new authority to enforce net neutrality rules, by… Read more

Tips from the pros to get top dollar for your house The spring home selling season is nearly here, so if you’re thinking about entering the market, now’s the time to get your house in order. A home can be ready to list… Read more

Some ‘identical’ mattresses have big differences Take Consumer Reports’ mattress Ratings along while you’re shopping and a sales clerk may tell you that the mattress you’re looking for isn’t… Read more

5 products on deep discount in March You might think that because you faithfully compare prices online before buying, download coupons to your phone, and watch for deep discounts on yesterday’s inventory as new models… Read more

Reliable used cars for every budget For people who want to get the most for their money, used cars are often better overall values than new models. They cost less to buy and don’t depreciate as quickly. These… Read more